MADRID IS INTERNATIONAL

Last December the 20, 2023, the latest promotion of the diplomatic career, attended the Official Headquarters of the Madrid City Council. The delegation was headed by Mr. Santiago Miralles, ambassador-Director of the Diplomatic School.

They were received by the Mayor, Mr. José Luis Martínez Almeida, who explained the city's international strategy and answered all questions asked by the new diplomats.

They were interested, among other topics, in knowing the position of the city of Madrid in international summits and events, the international cooperation policies of the city council, or its function as the headquarters of embassies, Foundations and Houses, among others.

Also attending the meeting were Mr. José Herrera, General Director of International Relations; Ms. Rocío Picón, Deputy Director General of International Relations with Cities and Countries, Mr. Ricardo Iglesias, Head of the External Relations Service and Ms. Cristina González, Head of the International Institutional Coordination Service, on behalf of the General Directorate of International Relations.

 After the talk with the Mayor, they took a guided tour of the Cibeles Palace.